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  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called From Siwa through the western desert to Luxor in the Africa Branch

    from Siwa to Bahareya 1300-1600 LE, a 24-hour safari to the White desert slightly over 1000 LE per car, from Farafra to Luxor should be...
    7 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called From Siwa through the western desert to Luxor in the Africa Branch

    For accommodation in Siwa have a look at Siwa Villa, www.somewheredifferent.com. It's perfect for a family, as once you've booked it, it's...
    8 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Elephants in the Responsible Travel Branch

    I just wanted to make a quick note on donkeys in Siwa. They are not only taxis here, they are also used to work in the gardens, in old oil...
    9 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called My trip 2011 in the Travel on a shoestring Branch

    Hi Caveboy,...
    9 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Siwa and Libyan border in the Africa Branch

    Just to get back to the topic, Siwa formally is 50km from Lybia, BUT its 50km deep in the desert, away from any places affected by the war....
    9 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Egypt public bus to Siwa during Eid al Fitr? in the Africa Branch

    I took a direct bus from Cairo to Siwa on Sept 6, so looks like after Ramadan and Aid the buses are running again. The bus leaves at 7:45...
    9 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Going to Siwa in the Africa Branch

    Direct Cairo-Siwa buses resumed after ramadan. Now the bus leaves at 7:45 pm from the Turgoman bus station.
    9 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Going to Siwa in the Africa Branch

    Dear All,...
    10 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Egypt Logistics/ Independent Travel Itinerary/ General Advice Wanted in the Africa Branch

    Your Student ID will work at most tourist sights, where you need to buy an entrance ticket - museums, pyramids, tombs, temples, etc. Most...
    10 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Egypt trip in the Africa Branch

    Please keep in mind that you need to allow 8 to 12 hours between your last dive and the bus to Cairo. The road goes up to 400m above the...
    11 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Egypt Logistics/ Independent Travel Itinerary/ General Advice Wanted in the Africa Branch

    As far as I remember, at the ticket office, when they told me that there are no tickets, someone from the crowed saidhe would get me a...
    11 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Egypt Logistics/ Independent Travel Itinerary/ General Advice Wanted in the Africa Branch

    Another little thing is that it's freezing cold on all overnight buses and trains, so keep a warm jumper or even a sleeping bag will be...
    11 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Egypt Logistics/ Independent Travel Itinerary/ General Advice Wanted in the Africa Branch

    Cairo to Siwa busses will be running. There is only one direct bus a day, and it doesn't get cancelled during Ramadan. ...
    11 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Egypt Logistics/ Independent Travel Itinerary/ General Advice Wanted in the Africa Branch

    Ramadan will affect your trip in one more way - as far as I can see you are planning to stay in inexpensive places and eat in small streat...
    11 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called luxor to siwa in the Africa Branch

    For a great day in the desert I would recommend Nasser, a local driver/desert guide, very passionate about the desert and his job, safe,...
    11 months ago

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